Colorado River states face rising drought tensions (opens in new tab)

Tensions are rising among states that rely on the Colorado River as prolonged drought lowers the nation’s largest reservoirs and raises the prospect of litigation over access to water. The river system serves communities, farms and power infrastructure across the U.S. West. The New York Times reported on June 15 that dwindling reservoirs could push states toward court fights over water rights if negotiations fail.Highlights:Reservoir risk: Coverage described Lake Mead as reflecting a drought ...